Programme Policy Officer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Deliver and translate project strategy into practice at country level in given oblast. Develop, maintain project plans and ensure implementation of approved project plans within parameters set by the project manager. '

Plan and task relevant staff and project partners to conduct project activities in line with identified priorities.

- In collaboration with partner organization oversea the collecting and analyzing relevant operational data to support the application of land release and operational reporting.

- Manage the overall delivery of the works overseen by WFP in given oblast, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.

- Advise the project partners any deviations from the plan and implement necessary alterations to operational plan.

- Support the Project Manager to scope additional project opportunities, innovations, and possibilities for improvement.

- Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to project beneficiaries and stakeholders is achieved.

- Provide regular updates and reporting and ensure the project manager and other stakeholders are aware of area activities, progress, and exceptions.

- Draft reporting for the project donors as required. Project Coordination and Engagement

- Establish solid working relationship and manage information flows with the Project manager and key external stakeholders and local authorities.

- Collaborate closely with FAO counterpart to ensure data sets and information flows are accurate and timely in order to successfully identify priority areas.

- Ensure coordination of project activities between the different parties and enforce protocols for successful handovers between the project phases.

- Act as the main point of contact for WFP's project implementing partners in given Oblast, monitor and evaluate performance of project cooperating partners.

- Conduct quality management of the implementing partner's operational outputs.

- In coordination with Partnerships team & Project Manager support the development of project fundraising strategies.

- In coordination with RAM team, ensure activities at all phases of project cycle are assessed and monitored. Knowledge Management:

- Actively interact with other project managers and the mine action & humanitarian community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

- Well-organised and functioning sub office – with full complement of staff and effective coordination of partners for project delivery in Kharkiv/Mykolaiv Oblast.

- Established oversight of day-to-day operations, planning and joint programming of project with FAO and partners.

- Efficient Land Release practices introduced into operations to optimize the return of land to productivity.

- Incorporation of a pilot task with SESU or other government implementing arm contributing to the project.

- Functioning prioritization and targeting scheme for both small farms and household plots established and agreed with partners ,fully implemented and adopted in oblasts beyond Kharkiv/Mykolaiv.

- Established relationships with local authority authorities at policy and operational level.

- Delivery of a fund-raising strategy supported.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: - Advanced University Degree in following disciplines: international relations, political/social science, security management, business administration, economics or management, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

Experience: - A minimum of 5 years of postgraduate relevant working experience, preferably in the international humanitarian NGOs or similar international organizations in the Mine Action sector. - Additional years of relevant professional experience is desirable. - Professional experience in managing complex projects is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills: - Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Good organizational and communicational skills - Ability to work with teams remotely

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.